Cynoglossum creticum

Cynoglossum creticum
In Monte Gargano, Italy
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Boraginales
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Cynoglossum
Species:
C. creticum
Binomial name
Cynoglossum creticum
Synonyms[1]
  • Cynoglossum amplexicaule Lam.
  • Cynoglossum atlanticum Murb.
  • Cynoglossum henricksonii L.C.Higgins
  • Cynoglossum molle Phil.
  • Cynoglossum pallidiflorum Grecescu
  • Cynoglossum pictum Aiton
  • Cynoglossum siculum Guss

Cynoglossum creticum is a plant in the family Boraginaceae.[2]

It is native to the Mediterranean Basin, including the island of Crete.[3] It is also found as an invasive plant in the US states of Texas and Missouri, where it is known as blue hound's tongue.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Cynoglossum creticum Mill". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  2. ^ Bojnanský, Vít; Fargašová, Agáta (2007-09-17). Atlas of Seeds and Fruits of Central and East-European Flora: The Carpathian Mountains Region. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 559. ISBN 978-1-4020-5362-7.
  3. ^ Fielding, John (2005). Flowers of Crete. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 94. ISBN 978-1-84246-079-5.
  4. ^ "Cynoglossum creticum". Texas Invasives. Retrieved 2025-03-04.

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